Learn the Countries of the World Extra Credit
For every 30 minutes you spend playing these games and studying the countries of the world, I will give you 5 points extra credit on your next. Time spent playing must be verified by a parent/guardian signature. The limit of how much extra credit you can earn is capped at 20 points (2 hrs).
- http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm---Focus on countries or landscape. We’re not as worried about the capitals of the countries.
- http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/maps/world.htm---Choose a continent and identify countries on the map.
- http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/europe-puzzle.html---Match European countries to their locations on the map.
- Acceptable Apps (for use with phone, ipod, ipad, etc.):
- Stack the Countries, Wander Our World, Tap Quiz Maps World Edition, GeoPop, Geo Walk HD-3D World Fact Book
Spring Break Extra Credit
Take the opportunity to earn some extra credit over Spring Break.
(Due: Friday, March 30, 2012)
- If you're going somewhere out of town:
- Bring the class a postcard from somewhere you go over Spring Break.
- It should include at least the following:
- Where you went and what state or country it's in.
- Some things you did while you were there.
- What it's like there (weather, people, transportation, how expensive things are, etc.)
- If you're not going somewhere out of town:
- Draw me a postcard to represent your Spring Break.
- It should include at least the following:
- Where you went (or stayed) for Spring Break.
- How you spent most of your time.
- Where you would have liked to go instead.
- These are super easy points that everyone can get. Remember it's due the Friday after we get back from Spring Break.
Population Density Extra Credit
- Use pg. 610 of your textbook. Determine the population densities for Japan, China, and the United States. Show all of your work.
CRT Review Extra Credit
Each of you has been given an index card that notes which of the Essential Skills you did not pass on the 1st Quarter CRT. Take a look at this card and make a note of which skills you will need to focus on during your review. Next, visit the Geography Links page on the left, and click on the top link that says Ms. Loftin's Quia Page. There, you will find several games and quizzes to help you review. Focus on anything that says CRT or starts with ES#. For every 30 minutes you spend reviewing essential skills (and get a parent signature to verify your time), you will receive 15 points of extra credit. I'm setting a limit at 45 extra credit points. Remember to focus most on those skills that you did not pass.
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Thanksgiving Break Extra Credit
Take the opportunity to earn some extra credit over Thanksgiving Break.
(Due: December 2, 2011)
- If you're going somewhere out of town:
- Bring the class a postcard from somewhere you go over Thanksgiving Break.
- It should include at least the following:
- Where you went and what state or country it's in.
- Some things you did while you were there.
- What it's like there (weather, people, transportation, how expensive things are, etc.)
- How you celebrated Thanksgiving
- If you're not going somewhere out of town:
- Draw me a postcard to represent your Thanksgiving.
- It should include at least the following:
- Where you went (or stayed) for Thanksgiving.
- Which relatives celebrated with you. (Extended family or just your parents and siblings?, etc.)
- How you celebrated Thanksgiving (What did you eat, what traditions did you take part in, what did you do that day, etc.)
- If you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, that's okay too. Tell me why you don't celebrate it, and describe what you did with your 5-day weekend instead.
Earthquake Extra Credit
(Due: Friday, November 11, 2011)
(Due: Friday, November 11, 2011)
Bring me at least one paragraph explaining:
- how we can have earthquakes in Oklahoma even though we aren't near any major tectonic plate boundaries
- why earthquakes in places far from plate boundaries (such as Oklahoma) can cause more damage to buildings than earthquakes in places near plate boundaries (such as California)
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Fall Break Extra Credit
Take the opportunity to earn some extra credit over Fall Break.
- Bring the class a postcard from somewhere you go over Fall Break. It should include at least the following:
- Where you went and what state or country it's in.
- Some things you did while you were there.
- What it's like there (weather, people, transportation, how expensive things are, etc.)
Pop Culture Points
Pop culture points are points you can earn by finding something in pop culture that relates to what we are studying in class. You can find references to Geography in many different pop culture sources such as TV shows, movies, songs, books, video games, newspapers, comics, etc. To earn pop culture points, you must complete an index card with the following information:
- MLA Heading
- Source where you found the reference to Geography. Include specific information such as which episode, what part of the movie, what line of the song, etc.
- How does the reference relate to what we are studying in class?
If you are a Non-Advanced student, one extra credit pop culture point will be given for each index card. If you are an Advanced student, you are required to turn in 2 pop culture point index cards per semester. If you choose to turn in more, you will receive one extra credit point for each additional index card.
Geography Mistakes
Extra credit may also be earned for bringing in Geography mistakes you catch in the real world. For these, you will need to turn in an index card that gives the source of the mistake and explains what is wrong with the information.
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This offer has expired. Check back in the future for more opportunities.
Latitude & Longitude Extra Credit
Latitude & Longitude Extra Credit
I'm offering Extra Credit for spending at least 30 minutes studying Latitude & Longitude at the following websites. In order to get credit, you must have a parent sign a piece of paper verifying that you spent at least 30 minutes practicing, and turn it in by Friday, September 16.
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/k9mod/Mapskill/mod3fl5.swf
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1922933.html?AP_rand=546527769
http://www.quia.com/rr/31012.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1922933.html?AP_rand=546527769
http://www.quia.com/rr/31012.html
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